Affordable Birthday Party Ideas
Plan some fun party games and activities yourself. Classic games like musical chairs, sack races, or a piñata can keep kids entertained for hours. If you're tech-savvy, create a playlist of your child's favourite songs for a DIY dance party.
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Fueling Future Gymnastic Stars: Nutrition and Diet Tips for Your Young Athlete
After a demanding gymnastics session, offer a snack that combines protein and carbs to aid muscle recovery and replenish energy stores.
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Jazz For Kids
Let your kids discover different music styles by introducing them to jazz!<br><br>Improvisation plays a big part in this music style which makes it great for creative kids who love music!
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What to Anticipate in Your Child's Debut Gymnastics Class
As your child continues attending classes, they'll progressively build upon their skills, advancing to more complex routines. This journey of growth and accomplishment is immensely fulfilling for children and parents alike.
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Golf for Kids
Believe it or not, golf can be played by adults and children of all ages! It is a sport suited both to boys and girls, and lessons can start from any age. If your kids are old enough to pick up a club, they can learn to take a swing!
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Equestrian for kids
Do your kids love horses? Let them try activities for young equestrians and equestriennes! Equestrianism is one of the most popular recreational activities for kids in New Zealand. It is also a fun outdoor family activity!
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Accordion For Kids
Try something different with this unique musical instrument!<br><br>It is often heard in Eastern European folk music.<br> Give your child a cultural as well as a musical experience with the accordion!
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PRIMARY SCHOOL SELF DEFENCE LESSONS
People do not react in a certain way unless they have had practice. Practice verbal de-escalation and ways to create or close the distance between a would-be attacker. Or better yet enroll your child in a bullyproof or martial arts program to learn all the skills they need as well as grow in confidence and self-esteem.
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Seven Reasons to Learn Taekwondo
Taekwondo is more than just a sport, it’s a discipline for success in life. The relationship between student and a master at Wylie Taekwondo is a sacred one, with benefits reach-ing far beyond the four walls of the dojo. Most students will report it can infiltrate every area of your life. Here we have listed 7 key life benefits of choosing practice taekwondo.
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Camps for Kids
Are you wondering what to do with your kids in the school holidays? Kids' camps are a popular solution to the dilemma of how to entertain your children over the summer period. Camps are a place where children can go either for the day or overnight and enjoy a number of organised kids activities usually based around a particular theme or sport. There are an almost infinite number of different types of camps available throughout New Zealand that cater to kids of almost all ages and interests.
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Clarinet For Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
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Angling Clubs for Kids
With New Zealand's vast coastline and many rivers, fishing is a great option for most families. Taking your kids angling has many benefits, including providing a chance for bonding, relaxing, and developing an interest in the environment
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Baseball for Kids
If your kids are team sports players who are looking for something new, they might like to try baseball. Baseball can be a fabulous activity for kids with energy to burn. It's a relatively simple game, played with a bat and a ball between two opposing teams. Teams take turns to hit the ball and try to run around a diamond shaped course before the ball is caught and returned by the opposing team. The team with the most 'runs' at the end wins the game.
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Community centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
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Creating a stimulating learning environment for private music lessons
As a private music teacher with a waiting-room area for students, I set out to make it a welcome place where some undirected learning could happen. Have a look at these tips for how you can create a stimulating learning environment for your private music lessons.
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Swimming for Kids
A great sport for your kids' physical development. It is also really important to learn how to swim well, as it can be very useful for their safety while taking part water sports.
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Hosting a Budget-Friendly Kids' Birthday Party
Adventure: Embrace New Zealand's natural beauty by planning an outdoor adventure. Hiking, nature scavenger hunts, and stargazing are fantastic options.
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Percussions For Kids
Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments!<br><br>Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!
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Skateboarding for Kids
Hit the skate park and have fun ! Skateboarding is one of the coolest kids' activities!<br>As well as a social experience, skateboarding can be a great way to keep fit!
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